Category: Car Accidents

Missouri is a High Risk State for Deer-Auto Collisions

Here in St. Louis, the colder months are traditionally the months when we have to watch out for deer. These animals are cute to look at, but not so much when they’re standing in the middle of the road you’re traveling down. Unfortunately for us, Missouri is considered a state that is at high risk […]

Written by on January 16, 2018

What the Family Should Do After a Fatal Car Accident in St. Louis

Losing someone you love because of an accident is a burden no family should have to bear. Still, it happens every day in St. Louis. If you’ve recently lost a family member, you may feel lost. You need to know exactly how you should proceed, regardless of what the circumstances of the accident are. What […]

Written by on January 9, 2018

How are Truck Accident Claims Different from Auto Accident Claims

If you’re in a truck accident in St. Louis, it’s very important that you treat it differently than you would if it were a car accident. The two types of claims are actually quite different from one another, although there are a few similarities. Types of Truck Accidents Truck accidents are much less common than […]

Written by on January 4, 2018

Army Reserve Mother and Boyfriend Killed by Speeding Stolen Car

A St. Louis couple was recently involved in a fatal crash with a stolen vehicle, according to the St Louis Post-Dispatch website. The article states that the accident happened late at night when they were on their way to drop of the woman’s daughter and prior to going to work. A police officer had spotted […]

Written by on January 2, 2018

What to Know About Fatal Accident Claims

If you have a loved one who was killed in a fatal car accident, you may still be in a state of shock. Thinking about car accident claims might be the last thing on your mind. However, at some point, this is something you will want to consider. When you’re ready, there are a few […]

Written by on December 26, 2017

Who Causes More Accidents – Seniors or Teens?

Which age group is a greater risk on the road – senior citizens or teenagers? This is a great question, and one that you might be wondering if you’re a resident of St. Louis. The Facts About Senior Citizens and Their Driving Ability According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, […]

Written by on December 7, 2017

Wrong Way Crash Kills Two on I-55 in Missouri

A wrong-way crash took the lives of two people on Interstate 55 in South St. Louis County early one Wednesday morning back in March. About 350 people die annually in wrong-way driving incidents, despite copious signage. The St. Louis car accident attorneys at Hoffman and Gelfman want you to be aware of the dangers. A […]

Written by on November 23, 2017

I-70 a Corridor to Death – Auto Accidents on the Rise

How many more lives will I-70 claim this year? The death toll has now reached nine. The St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Hoffman and Gelfman want you to be aware of the dangers surrounding this particular western stretch of I-70… Young Mother’s Life Cut Short25-year-old Missouri resident Kaylie Real died Sunday at Terre Haute […]

Written by on November 21, 2017

Injured in a Car Accident? What Are the First Steps You Should Take?

When you’re injured in a car accident, your mind is in a panic. You’re not sure what steps you should take, or what you should do first. You may be in a lot of pain, and that can just add to your anxiety and frustration. It’s good to know what to do if you’re ever […]

Written by on November 16, 2017

Can I Get Paid for Pain and Suffering as the Result of an Accident?

Have you recently fallen victim to an automobile accident? The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to know you are entitled to more than reimbursement for your damaged vehicle and medical expenses – you may be entitled to reimbursement for pain and suffering as well. What Pain & Suffering is […]

Written by on November 14, 2017